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Written by Bluffton 6th graders in 1953-54

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Note: Bluffton sixth graders in the 1953-54 school year (graduating class of 1960) created a booklet titled "The Bluffton Story." The following article is part of that booklet, which is now in the history collection at the Bluffton Public Library. This series continues each week on the Icon.
"The Central Ohio Light and Power Company"
By Gerald Tschiegg and Robert Kimmet
The Central Ohio Light and Power Co. came to Bluffton in 1937, and has grown steadily since.

Written by Bluffton 6th graders in 1953-54

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Note: Bluffton sixth graders in the 1953-54 school year (graduating class of 1960) created a booklet titled "The Bluffton Story." The following article is part of that booklet, which is now in the history collection at the Bluffton Public Library. This series continues each week on the Icon.
"Bluffton Businesses"
By Theresa Preto and Suann Clauss
Today Bluffton can boast of some 100 business places, a far cry from the very humble beginnings of one grist mill that was located here a little over 100 years ago by Joseph Deford.

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Icon's roving photography, Dennis Morrison, spotted this scene yesteray in back of the Riley View Apartments. The event celebrates Danielle Corbin’s 30th birthday. Danielle is the one with the crown on her head.

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Several area students were on the dean's list for spring term at Ohio Northern University.

To be eligible, a student must attain a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be a full-time student.

The area students are listed below.

Zane Myers, Bluffton
Tad Steiner, Bluffton
Phillip Tartakov, Bluffton
Roger Zeits, Columbus Grove
Jeremiah Garmatter, Rawson
Rayanne Nye, Jenera
Cassie Thomas, Rawson
Mason Waltz, Rawson

Serving area communities through the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties

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Retired Bluffton police chief, Rick Skilliter, became executive director of PASS (Prevention Awareness Support Services), a non-profit organization serving Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties. The appointment was made on July 1.

PASS serves area communities through the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties.

PASS is expanding its footprint in Ohio as a certified prevention agency. According to a PASS news release, the addition of Skilliter allows for continuity of programming during that expansion.

Several of Judith Greavu's works are in the collection of Jane's Art Center, Florida

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Bluffton artist Judith Greavu was recently featured in a Facebook post from Jane's Art Gallery in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She is also featured on the Center’s website.

 The gallery is an eclectic fine art exhibition space featuring art from American and European artists.

Here’s a compilation of photos and comments from Greavu from the Center’s website.

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